International School Pointe-Noire

ISPNA is a non-profit association formed in December 2007 for the sole purpose of establishing and managing English taught International School in Pointe-Noire. Pointe-Noire is the oil and economic capital of the Republic of Congo and it has become increasingly difficult to be able to find a placement for non-French citizen children in the near-saturated French School. Efforts have been made by various companies including -- Chevron, Magalloy and Schlumberger -- in the last couple of years to start an English taught school in Pointe-Noire. ISPNA was registered under the Congolese Law in Pointe-Noire in May 2008. Membership: Membership of the Association is open ...

September 11, 2009

International School Pointe-Noire Parent Newsletter September 11, 2009 Calendar Notes October 16 & 19 – No school (AISA Conference/professional development) November 11 – No school (Armistice Day) December 2 – End of first trimester (report cards issued) December 19 – January 3 – Winter Break Principal’s Note The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. –Herbert Spencer We had a fabulous first week here, beginning with a terrific turnout for the ISPN Family Gathering on Saturday, continuing through the excitement of a first day field trip on Monday, and ending with four days of steady learning and community-building back here at the school. Our school ...

August 31, 2009

International School Pointe-Noire Calendar Notes September 7 – First day of school October 16 & 19 – No school (AISA Conference/professional development) November 11 – No school (Armistice Day) December 2 – End of first trimester (report cards issued) December 19 – January 3 – Winter Break Principal’s Note They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel. -- Anonymous The summer is almost over. Yes, it’s true -- time to begin preparing for another school year, and for that I think the above quotation is appropriate. No one remembers all that their teacher tried to teach ...

International School Pointe-Noire

International School Pointe-Noire